Director, Client Services Chicago, IL

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What you’ll do Reporting to and collaborating closely with the VP, Client Operations, you will lead the continued growth, scalability, and operational excellence of NinjaTrader’s Client Services organization. This role plays a key part in evolving the team toward a global, 24/7 operating model while delivering a consistently high‑quality client experience across all time zones and channels, including phone, chat, and email. You’ll lead a multi‑site organization, develop strong people leaders, and connect day‑to‑day execution with long‑term business goals. This role blends strategic leadership, coaching, and operational oversight, and is ideal for a data‑driven leader who thrives in fast‑paced, client‑centric environments. In this role you will Collaborate with the VP, Client Operations to define and execute the vision, strategy, and operating model for the Client Services organization, including the evolution to a 24/7 global support model Lead and scale a high‑performing team capable of supporting clients across multiple time zones and communication channels Deliver on established clear KPIs and service level targets for responsiveness, resolution quality, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction Create and maintain reporting frameworks and dashboards to track performance, identify trends, and support data‑driven decision making Refine staffing models, forecasting, and scheduling strategies aligned with client demand, seasonality, and business growth Oversee onboarding, training, and ongoing development programs to ensure managers and representatives are set up for success Partner with the People function to strengthen hiring, assessment, and workforce planning processes to meet evolving demand Lead, mentor, and develop managers, providing guidance on coaching, performance management, and career progression Support continuous skill development for representatives through structured training, playbooks, and individualized coaching Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Brokerage Operations, Compliance, Marketing, Growth, and Technology teams to improve the client experience and ensure client feedback informs platform and process improvements Partner with Technology and AI teams to enhance automation, routing, self‑service capabilities, and overall operational efficiency Ensure Client Services practices meet regulatory requirements and align with company policies and quality standards Foster a high‑performance, accountable culture focused on continuous improvement, client satisfaction, and employee development Represent the Client Services organization in executive discussions and strategic planning as needed, in partnership with the VP, Client Services What you’ll need Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience 8 to 10+ years of experience in Client Services, Customer Support, or Customer Success, including at least five years in people management roles within B2C environments Proven experience scaling and operating complex service organizations, ideally with global, multi‑channel, or 24/7 support models Strong operational and analytical skills, with a track record of using data to guide decisions and drive outcomes Solid business acumen and the ability to connect Client Services initiatives to broader company goals Demonstrated ability to lead through change, navigate ambiguity, and influence cross‑functional partners Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching skills Experience in financial services, trading technology, or FinTech environments Background in workforce management, quality assurance frameworks, or automation within support organizations Prior leadership of multi‑channel support teams (phone, chat, email) Compensation The salary range for this role will be $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 15%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%). Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401(k) plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 23 days per year plus seven paid holidays. Location This role is based in Chicago, IL. We are not open to remote candidates for this role. Hybrid For Chicago‑based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In‑office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer: 20 additional flex remote days annually 5 Company Wide Office‑Optional weeks tied to major holidays Our Core Benefits Include Generous PTO 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually 1 Service Day Annually 401(k) with 3.5% Company Match Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr NinjaTrader Group, LLC